The Panasonic Lumix FZ80 FZ82 new series for beginners - part 1 UNDERSTANDING THE BASIC CONCEPTS.

A new series which takes a look at one of Panasonic's most popular super zoom bridge cameras. This series has the aim of allowing you to understand what is required with this camera in order to get acceptable results.
In part 1 I discuss the camera controls, the limitations of the camera, some simple user modifications to make the camera easier to use and then look at how images are captured. Without going into too much technical speak I will try and show you how to get the best from this camera. If you want to learn more then there are other playlists for this camera on my YouTube channel which go into much more detail.

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Purchase my user's guide for this camera at:

Close up guide for the FZ80-82:

[orrcountry]

Graham - I've watched many camera instructional videos over the past 10+ years, by a variety of folks. No one explains things as clearly as you do - it's logical, user friendly and filled with helpful extras that drag us across the finish line. So I'd like to simply thank you and let you know that what you're doing makes a tremendous difference to thousands of people. Cheers!

[lovehunting]

Nice, I just got the FZ83 secondhand with two battery's and a carrier-bag so your video's are coming in handy. thank you sir for all your effort.

[TimMero.cm]

very useful tutorial Dear Handsome sir..thank you

[bappo]

Thank you so much for your continuation of this series, I bought the FZ80 over the winter and got some stellar snowy photos with advice from your previous videos on this camera. Looking forward to more videos!

[SubjectDelta]

With Gratitude and Appreciation for your presentation. I've learned so much in such a short time and will definitely follow this series specially because I am getting an FZ-80 for Christmas and it will be a bonus to be able to learn not only about the camera but also to watch your examples.Thank You so very Much. BRAVO

[BRazquin]

Stellar job! This continuation of your tutorials on the FZ80/82 is refreshing and a worthy reminder of this camera's virtues. Now, wouldn't it be lovely if the FZ80/82 had a focus ring, like the Sony HX400V!

[mebvideo]

Brilliant, I have the FZ70 but most of this seems to apply, thanks very much, I will be watching the rest of the series soon 👍

[Pelikan]

Mr HOUGHTON you are a fantastic teacher !!!! I like si all your vidéo, i have the FZ 300 !!!

[michaellyne]

Thank you Graham for sharing your great tutorial, I am leaning so much about this camera, hopefully I will be ready in March for my daughters wedding day. Thank you again.

[rolandhynd]

I though this was supposed to be a beginners guide, absolute gobbledegook!

[xavierfontan]

Thanks for the video, good to know f 2, 8 is like f11 in dslr. I own the fz300 and used to think f4 was equivalent to f11 for dslr. Now I see why with f 2, 8 everything is actually in focus. Thanks a lot

[judgesteve]

Good to see you out and about!! Trust that means things are going well. And the video is timely for me as I pulled out the Lumix to start playing more now that the weather is turning better. Thanks Graham!

[ejsvideosgravacoes]

Olá! Saudações do Brasil. Eu me chamo Elias. Sou seu fã! Sempre assisto seus videos. Gosto muito de apreciar a qualidade das câmeras Lumix. Pretendo comprar uma, assim que eu tiver condições. Grande abraço!🙂

[vicozor]

clear and helpful, thanks ! lets do it with my fz82

[gomberger]

Thank you, I liked your video. I´m right before buying this camera, you helped a lot! Thanks!

[gordonsheard]

Thanks very much for the videos; they're really informative and helpful. A question: how did you attach the Nikon DK-20 hood to the viewfinder? I purchased one, but it doesn't seem to fit . . .

[casinobergchannel]

Dear Graham Houghton,

You really make the world a better place with so much effort on video's!
Looking up to you being an example figure about how I want to get old.
Somehow the showbizz is scaring me, not knowing all those people viewing the video's
and understanding the real meaning of life for everybody: to be happy with doing what you like to do.
Were you planning on becoming so popular from starting a channel about 13 years ago or did the amount of views become
more than expected and are the earnings underrated? How does it feel to be popular, is it just a material thing
(example would the video's have been produced anyway, independant from many people view to generate income)?

[sordini]

Hi Graham. Many thanks for sharing such an informative video. I also have a DC FZ82 and have a question for you. How do I blur the background on close-up shots and portraits? I have owned SLRs in the past and it's usually easy to blur the background just by selecting a wide aperture. This doesn't seem to work on the FZ82. Do you have any suggestions?

[alanwatts]

Super video Graham all your video are really helpful and interesting. I purchased your book as well which is equally very good - Thanks 😊

[smbishop]

Thank you! I have learned so much from your videos, and this series will be a great refresher!